Family Advocate

Southcoast Health System

USD $19.27 - USD $32.85 /Hr.

tuition assistance, 403(b), retirement plan

United States, Massachusetts, Fairhaven

Dec 16, 2024

Family Advocate

Location

US-MA-Fairhaven

ID

2024-38358

Schedule

Regular Full-Time

Remote

Yes

Department

SC-Comm Hlth Wellness-MDCGrant

Overview

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Family Advocate

Hours: 40hrs

Shift: Day shift; 8:00am - 4:30pm

Location: Southcoast Business Center - Fairhaven, MA; Follows a hybrid schedule

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

Generous Earned Time Off Package**

Employee Wellbeing Program

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Responsibilities

The New Beginnings Program began in 2016, is grant and philanthropically funded, and has grant funding to support operations through June 30, 2030. Position reports to the RN Team Leader under the Management of Executive Director of Integrated Care Management or designee. Perform diversified duties relating to the New Beginnings Program and supporting programmatic grant funding. In collaboration with a multidisciplinary care team, Family Advocate provides culturally appropriate, trauma informed, person-centered care, based on the recovery oriented principles to promote health and wellness through identification of medical and social needs, and the provision of education, advocacy, support and linkage to resources for pregnant and postpartum parents with exposure to substances including opioids, stimulants, alcohol and other substances during pregnancy to promote optimal outcomes for parent and baby. Ongoing care management is provided for up to 3 years postpartum.

Qualifications

Equal to completion of 4 years of high school plus additional specialized courses or training is required.
Bilingual skills preferred.
A minimum of one year related work experience required.
Experience working with families and children and/or substance abuse treatment clients preferred.
Proven ability for independent decision making and problem solving while performing effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Solid knowledge of community resources and effective teaching/coaching skills.
Must possess and demonstrate highly effective interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.
Certificate in substance abuse counseling preferred
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Pay Range

USD $19.27 - USD $32.85 /Hr.